Stop popping those pimples! (Video)

Written By: Admin | Updated : August 9, 2013 6:14 PM IST

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The first advice to anyone with acne, do not pop it. Popping a pimple could leave you with an unsightly scar, closed comendones (white heads) or worse an infection from your fingers. The best advice when it comes to pimples is - wait it out.

Here are some techniques to manage that terrible irritant:

If oily skin is your concern then using a gentle astringent post washing could help you out. Another solution to persistent oily skin is, to use a glycolic acid peel. A peel helps to gently peel off the topmost and oiliest layer of the skin. Rendering you oil free and glowing.
Benzoyl Peroxide and salicylic acid are good reagents to kill bacteria and reduce the redness associated.
Redness reducing eye drops, also serve as a good agent to minimize the appearance of a zit.

If you still decide to pop the zit, here are a few handy tips to do it right:

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Wash your hands and face with warm water and soap.
Wet a wash cloth with warm water and hold it to the area for about 30 seconds.
Next, use 2 cotton swabs to gently press on either side. This should ideally be done in a down-and-in motion.
The zit should pop with little effort. If it doesn t relent, it s not ready; if you persist you risk being left with an ugly reminder.
After you are done with popping your zit, remember to lightly dab the area with a cream containing Hydrocortisone .
Remember, do not touch the area.

It is always best to remember that in case of a persistent acne problem it is best to get some professional advice and see a dermatologist at the earliest.

Also read:

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Acne: All you need to know

Do-it-yourself tips for acne-free skin

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